what is this thing in Ireland with "islands" stuck in the middle of the kitchen. dont get this at all, they just seem like there taking up space getting in the way of freeflow. it ends up being a place where everything gets landed on it from keys, newspapers, handbags, eating from them etc. starting our new kitchen later in the year, kitchen is about 25 ft x 14 ft. we are having one full 25ft length of a straight kitchen which will give loads of worktop space. putting in one big larder cupboard one end of kitchen, two big windows in kitchen so not much space for top units anyway. we have a utility as well as where was machine machine, vacuum system, dryer etc will be based. very useful having the dishwasher next to the sink when rinsing off messy plates. built in microwave looks good and we are having one of those range style electric cookers with ceramic hob about 90cm wide. big american style fridge freezer a must although i am going for separate side by side larder style fridge and freezer and these will go other side from units in corner area. planning to put a slim long dining table on the other side of the kitchen units for everyday use. i also quite like does pull out iron boards and dont forget wine racks. there are also some nice refrigerated pull out drawers about for keeping your veg and fruit fresh. if you want a tv in the kitchen do you want this under the top units or flat screen on wall away from units.